Cricket.....how frustrating this guy is! You must feel like he plays "cat and mouse" with you".
In the same vein that the others have suggested....I really do agree that, for your own sake, you need MUCH stronger boundaries for your protection or your rights......as much as the law allows. Do what you have to do. If it means that you have to have your lawyer on speed dial, so be it.
He pulls his crap because he Can and because he is "krazy".
I keep saying that you should be growing a thick rhino skin. How do I know? Because I have dealt with such a person during my divorce, many years ago--with a narcissistic person who was so angry and wanted to "ruin" me.
With this sort of person, one has to be tough, calm, firm....and, never...NEVER...try to be the nice guy. You will not get any stars for it..
Never let him see you cry, either.
One has to shed the "victim" image. Yes, he might be trying to make you his victim....but that is his problem---start thinking of yourself as a SURVIVOR.
First thing....make a formal request that your camera be returned. don't ask him i f he took it.....You know he did. Demand, thru legal means that it be returned.
Stop asking and start telling.
There needs to be a new sheriff in town.
dandylion